Powwow Spirit in the Black Hills of South Dakota
About this episode
This episode explores the Black Hills Powwow, the largest powwow in the U.S., celebrating Indigenous culture through dance and music.
The Black Hills Powwow is the biggest powwow in the U.S., where dancers, singers, artists, and spectators come from across North America to honor the spirit and beauty of the Great Plains Indigenous culture. The powwow comes alive through handcrafted regalia and the spirited dancers who embody history. Join us as we take in the sounds and stories from this enduring celebration that bridges generations and cultures. We meet Ruben Little Head who has been an MC at the Black Hills Powwow for 17 years, dancer and former Miss Oglala Lakota Nation winner Santana Young Man Afraid of his Horses and we get a private concert from singing and drumming group Showtime. Thank you to everyone who featured in this episode: - Ruben Little Head - Santana Young Man Afraid of his Horses - Showtime singers, Hunter Blasingame, Xavier Little Head and BJ Braveheart Recorded on-location, this audio adventure is designed to do more than just let you hear what it’s like to be there; it’s designed to let you feel what it’s like for real. Find out more at www.travelsouthdakota.com where you'll find lots of inspiration, ideas and everything else you need to know to plan your great South Dakota adventure…
People in this episode
Hosts: Brian Thacker, Aaron Millar
Guests: Ruben Little Head, Santana Young Man Afraid of his Horses
Topics covered
- Indigenous culture
- Powwow
- Black Hills
- Great Plains
- Celebration
- Dance
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Showtime
Places: Black Hills, South Dakota
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